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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:44 AM
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Years ago I had a 72 Corolla that I put mag wheels with somewhat wider and lower profile tires. The ride was very harsh but I lived with it. Some time later I learned about "unsprung wheel weight".
Any ideas out there on the general weight of the aftermarket wheels vs standard for the xB?

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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:51 AM
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almost always heavier unless they're track lights
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Yeah, it's rare that a bigger wider rim is going to be lighter
then those skinny stock steels. And aftermarket companies
don't often advertise their wheel weight for the simple fact
that 99% of the people putting the wheels on are doing it
for looks rather then performance.

Shop around, or check with a shop that has them in stock.
A good shop with quality customer service will find those
wheel weights for you.
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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check out the Kosei K1 TS, 10lbs
and SSR Competition, below 9lbs but $$300 each.
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